Engineering Futures Group

ATG Training, an apprenticeship provider to the manufacturing and engineering sector, and Enterprise Marketing Solutions, a marketing agency serving the manufacturing sector, have partnered to create the Engineering Futures Group.

The aim of this group is to create a forum for businesses and their engineers in the Buckinghamshire area, to hear from speakers and discuss topics that affect their industry, and enable them to network. We intend to hold these events twice a year.

Talent & Skills for the Industries of the Future

The skillset of your employees is key to the success of your business. However, the skills required and the availability of skilled personnel is constantly changing with advances in technology and changes in free movement on the horizon. So, how can your business secure and retain the talent and skills required to ensure the future of your business?

At the Engineering Futures Group event on Friday 13th October 2017 we heard from four industry speakers. Download their presentations below.

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Speakers

Rupert Waters, Head of Economic Research, Buckinghamshire Business First

Rupert spoke about the current and future skills situation in Buckinghamshire, highlighted existing skills gaps in the Bucks/local area, how this might change in the future, and the need for Buckinghamshire to become better at retaining the required talent.

Paul Avins, Managing Director / Business Growth Coach, Oxonetix.com

Paul discussed the difference between technician and management skills and how to overcome conflict between the different personality types. He also helped identify ways to develop technician skills for management roles.

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